Expressway construction safety management and control system based on mooring unmanned aerial vehicle
The highway construction safety management and control system based on tethered drones integrates multiple modules to achieve all-round, all-weather intelligent monitoring. It solves the problems of insufficient monitoring range, low manual efficiency and poor communication in traditional construction monitoring systems, and improves construction safety and work efficiency, especially in harsh environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Traditional highway construction monitoring systems suffer from problems such as insufficient monitoring range and data collection, low efficiency of manual operation, lack of intelligent analysis and early warning capabilities, and insufficient remote control and communication, especially at night or in adverse environments.
A highway construction safety management and control system based on tethered drones is adopted, which includes tethered drones and a visualization platform. It integrates modules such as communication, data storage, intelligent monitoring, identification, measurement, and remote control to achieve comprehensive, all-weather intelligent monitoring and management.
It significantly increases the monitoring range and data collection diversity, improves work efficiency, realizes automated task scheduling, enhances intelligent analysis and early warning capabilities, and ensures smooth remote control and communication, with particularly significant effects at night or in harsh environments.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of expressway construction management and control, and particularly relates to an expressway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle. BACKGROUND
[0002] Expressway construction management and control refers to a series of management measures and technical means taken to ensure road traffic safety during construction, smooth construction and minimal impact on traffic flow. Expressway construction management and control can prevent traffic accidents in the construction area and protect the safety of construction personnel and drivers. Expressway construction management and control can balance construction progress and traffic demand and reduce congestion
[0003] Currently, the traditional expressway construction management and control monitoring and emergency rescue means have the following main problems: insufficient monitoring range and data collection, fixed cameras and manual patrols cannot achieve comprehensive and real-time monitoring of the construction site, traffic conditions and accident sites. Manual operation is inefficient, although unmanned aerial vehicles have mobility, they have limited endurance and complex operation, and cannot be quickly deployed and achieve automated task scheduling. Lack of intelligent analysis and early warning capabilities, existing systems rely heavily on manual monitoring, making it difficult to identify and warn of risks in real time. Remote control and communication are insufficient, and communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle, tethered box and platform in the traditional system is not smooth, and functions such as remote take-off and landing, pan-tilt control, lighting adjustment and shouting have not been unified. SUMMARY
[0004] To solve the above problems in the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an expressway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle to solve the problems raised in the background.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0006] An expressway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle and a visualization platform; the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a communication module; the visualization platform is internally provided with a communication and data storage module; the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is in communication connection with the communication and data storage module in the visualization platform through the communication module; the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with an intelligent monitoring and identification module; the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a high-precision measurement module and a terrain mapping module; the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a remote safety inspection module and a construction progress monitoring module;
[0007] The visual platform is internally provided with a task management module and a task planning module; the visual platform is internally provided with a traffic flow analysis module and an intelligent vehicle flow analysis algorithm module; the visual platform is internally provided with a construction quality management module; the visual platform is internally provided with an early warning module; the visual platform is internally provided with a remote control module; the remote control module comprises a one-key take-off and landing module, a holder control module and an illumination system control module; the visual platform is further internally provided with a thermal imaging linkage module and a voice interaction module.
[0008] As a further scheme of the utility model: the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle includes an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a tethering cable and a tethering box, and the unmanned aerial vehicle body is connected through the tethering cable and the tethering box.
[0009] As a further scheme of the utility model: the tethering box is internally provided with a power module.
[0010] As a further scheme of the utility model: the tethering box is internally provided with a take-up and pay-off mechanism, and the take-up and pay-off mechanism is connected with the tethering cable.
[0011] As a further scheme of the utility model: the unmanned aerial vehicle body is provided with an illumination module, and the illumination module is in communication connection with the illumination system control module of the remote control module in the visual platform.
[0012] As a further scheme of the utility model: the tethering box is externally provided with a handle.
[0013] As a further scheme of the utility model: the high-precision measurement module includes a laser radar, a high-precision GPS module and a measurement data module; the laser radar and the high-precision GPS module are arranged on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the measurement data module is arranged in the tethering box.
[0014] As a further scheme of the utility model: the communication module is arranged in the tethering box.
[0015] As a further scheme of the utility model: the intelligent monitoring and identification module includes an identification monitoring camera and an identification monitoring data module; the identification monitoring camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the identification monitoring data module is in the tethering box; the remote safety inspection module includes an inspection camera and an inspection data module; the inspection camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the inspection data module is in the tethering box.
[0016] As a further scheme of the utility model: the topographic surveying module includes a surveying camera and a surveying data module; the surveying camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the surveying data module is in the tethering box; the construction progress monitoring module includes a progress monitoring camera and a progress monitoring data module; the progress monitoring camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the progress monitoring data module is in the tethering box.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of
[0018] The utility model greatly increases monitoring range, improves the diversity of collected data, avoids the fixed camera and manual patrol and cannot realize the comprehensive real -time monitoring of construction site, traffic condition and accident site, increases security, improves work efficiency, can quickly deploy and realizes automatic task scheduling, increases intelligent analysis and early warning ability, realizes the intelligent identification and risk early warning to various events on site, especially in the night or bad environment effect is worse, guarantees the smooth of remote control and communication, realizes unified scheduling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Fig. 1 The system framework of the expressway construction safety management and control system based on the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed.
[0020] Fig. 2 The structure schematic view of the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle in the expressway construction safety management and control system based on the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed.
[0021] Fig. 3 The structure schematic view of the tethered box in the expressway construction safety management and control system based on the tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed.
[0022] The reference signs in the drawings are as follows: 1, unmanned aerial vehicle body;2, tethering cable;3, tethering box;4, power module;5, take-up and pay-off mechanism;6, handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model;Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0024] In the description of the utility model, it should be explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "provided with", "connected", "connected" should be understood broadly;For example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0025] The utility model relates to unmanned plane intelligent monitoring and remote control technical field, specifically disclose a kind of multi-scene unmanned plane system software based on tethered technology.The software is mainly used for highway construction, maintenance, reconstruction, new construction and emergency rescue scene, through advanced image and multi-sensor data processing algorithm realizes field event identification, early warning push, traffic state identification, and supports remote one-key take-off and landing, cloud platform and unmanned plane remote control, remote lighting adjustment, remote shouting and inter-system communication, realize omnibearing, all-weather intelligent monitoring and management.
[0026] Please refer to Figs. 1-3 A highway construction safety control system based on tethered unmanned plane, comprising a tethered unmanned plane and a visualization platform.
[0027] The tethered unmanned plane is internally provided with a communication module; the visualization platform is internally provided with a communication and data storage module; the tethered unmanned plane is communicatively connected to the communication and data storage module in the visualization platform through the communication module.
[0028] Through 4G / 5G or WiFi network, the unmanned plane shooting video stream is transmitted to cloud database; the system supports video playback, which can be used for subsequent safety analysis or construction backtracking.
[0029] In the process of highway maintenance, the construction area needs to be monitored for a long time to ensure construction safety and efficiency. The unmanned plane system should have the following capabilities: real-time monitoring; long-time hovering, providing high-definition video stream. Intelligent early warning; identifying construction safety hazards, such as personnel not wearing safety equipment, equipment failure, etc. Remote lighting; providing lighting support for night construction, and can remotely control brightness. Efficient deployment; support remote one-key take-off and landing and automatic cruising, reduce manual intervention.
[0030] The tethered unmanned plane is internally provided with an intelligent monitoring and identification module; the intelligent monitoring and identification module uses AI identification algorithm to detect whether the construction area, construction personnel wear safety helmet, reflective vest; equipment appears abnormal, such as temperature is too high or does not run according to the provisions; construction sign is intact, if the sign is missing or damaged, it will automatically alarm. When the event occurs, the system pushes alarm notice to construction management personnel and provides corresponding disposal suggestion.
[0031] The tethered unmanned plane is internally provided with a high-precision measurement module; the high-precision measurement module includes laser radar and high-precision GPS module; the unmanned plane is equipped with laser radar and high-precision GPS, performs terrain scanning, and generates three-dimensional modeling data. Data analysis subsystem: through AI calculation, the earthwork volume of construction area is calculated to assist construction planning. Combined with satellite image analysis, the terrain change is predicted, and the construction scheme is optimized.
[0032] The tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a remote safety inspection module; the system supports the unmanned aerial vehicle to cruise regularly, automatically detects the construction progress and construction quality. Through AI intelligent detection, it is judged whether the construction is carried out according to the design drawings. It identifies the illegal operation behavior in the construction area. When abnormal situation occurs, the system sends real-time alarm to the management center.
[0033] The tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a terrain mapping module; the system controls the unmanned aerial vehicle to perform multispectral imaging and collect the terrain information of the construction area. The AI algorithm analyzes the soil condition and predicts the stability of the foundation to provide decision support for the construction scheme.
[0034] The tethered unmanned aerial vehicle is internally provided with a construction progress monitoring module; the unmanned aerial vehicle regularly takes pictures of the construction site and compares and analyzes the construction completion degree through AI. The construction daily report is automatically generated to provide progress deviation analysis to ensure that the construction is carried out according to the plan.
[0035] The visual platform is internally provided with a task management module; the task management module is used for managing various control tasks;
[0036] The visual platform is internally provided with a task planning module; the construction management personnel input the construction area information in the task planning module of the visual platform, and the system automatically generates the inspection task. The user can choose automatic mode such as setting time cruise or manual mode such as remotely controlling the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly.
[0037] The visual platform is internally provided with a traffic flow analysis module intelligent traffic flow analysis algorithm module; through the video taken by the unmanned aerial vehicle, the number of vehicles, speed and driving track on the road are analyzed. AI automatically identifies traffic abnormalities such as reverse driving, illegal parking and congestion and pushes the warning information. The construction management personnel can adjust the traffic control scheme based on the intelligent analysis report to reduce the impact of construction on traffic.
[0038] The visual platform is internally provided with a construction quality management module; through AI image analysis, it identifies problems such as pavement cracks, settlement and unclear marking lines. When construction abnormalities are found, automatic rectification notice is pushed. The construction management personnel can remotely audit the construction quality through the system to reduce the workload of on-site inspection.
[0039] The visual platform is internally provided with a warning module; the warning module performs intelligent warning and identifies construction safety hazards such as personnel not wearing safety equipment and equipment failure.
[0040] The visual platform is internally provided with a remote control module; the remote control module includes a one-key take-off and landing module, a gimbal control module and a lighting system control module; the user remotely controls the unmanned aerial vehicle to automatically take off and land through the one-key take-off and landing module without manual operation on site; the user remotely adjusts the camera angle through the gimbal control to obtain the best monitoring view angle; the LED light is turned on / off through the lighting system control module to support brightness adjustment and improve the safety of night construction.
[0041] The visualization platform is internally provided with a thermal imaging linkage module; combined with infrared thermal imaging technology, it helps the rescue team to find trapped personnel in complex environments (such as heavy fog, thick smoke, and darkness). After the thermal imaging detects personnel, the system automatically turns on the lighting to improve visibility. The unmanned aerial vehicle can automatically hover after locking the target to provide continuous lighting support.
[0042] The visualization platform is internally provided with a voice interaction module; the rescue commander can turn on the lighting and make voice calls at the same time, stabilize the emotions of the trapped personnel, and guide them to approach the rescue point.
[0043] The tethered unmanned aerial vehicle includes an unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, a tethering cable 2, and a tethering box 3, and the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 is connected through the tethering cable 2 and the tethering box 3.
[0044] The tethering box 3 is internally provided with a power module 4, which is used for power supply to ensure the operation of the device and increase safety.
[0045] The tethering box 3 is internally provided with a take-up and pay-off mechanism 5, which is connected with the tethering cable 2, and when working, the length of the tethering cable 2 is conveniently controlled through the take-up and pay-off mechanism, facilitating the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 and benefiting the monitoring of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1.
[0046] The unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 is mounted with a lighting module, which is in communication connection with the lighting system control module of the remote control module in the visualization platform.
[0047] The tethering box 3 is externally provided with a handle 6, which is used for convenient carrying to ensure safety and facilitate the use of the device.
[0048] The high-precision measurement module includes a laser radar, a high-precision GPS module, and a measurement data module; the laser radar and the high-precision GPS module are arranged on the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the measurement data module is arranged in the tethering box 3.
[0049] The communication module is arranged in the tethering box 3;
[0050] The intelligent monitoring and identification module includes an identification monitoring camera and an identification monitoring data module; the identification monitoring camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the identification monitoring data module is in the tethering box 3.
[0051] The remote safety inspection module includes an inspection camera and an inspection data module; the inspection camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the inspection data module is in the tethering box 3.
[0052] The terrain mapping module includes a mapping camera and a mapping data module; the mapping camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the mapping data module is in the tethering box 3.
[0053] The construction progress monitoring module comprises a progress monitoring camera and a progress monitoring data module; the progress monitoring camera is on the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the progress monitoring data module is in the tethering box 3.
[0054] The software system of the utility model covers multiple function modules, including unmanned aerial vehicle control module, intelligent identification module, task management module, early warning module and visual platform. The following will be described in detail the implementation mode of the system in the four scenes of highway maintenance construction, reconstruction and expansion construction, new highway construction and emergency rescue in combination with the software product design process.
[0055] In the process of highway maintenance, the construction area needs to be monitored for a long time to ensure construction safety and efficiency. The unmanned aerial vehicle system should have the following capabilities: real-time monitoring; long-time hovering, providing high-definition video stream. Intelligent early warning; identifying construction safety hazards, such as personnel not wearing safety equipment, equipment failure, etc. Remote lighting; providing lighting support for night construction, and can remotely control brightness. Efficient deployment; support remote one-key take-off and landing and automatic cruising, reduce manual intervention.
[0056] Highway reconstruction involves the expansion and reconstruction of existing roads, and the construction scene is more complex, so monitoring and traffic management need to be strengthened. High-precision measurement: provides topographic mapping and construction progress analysis; traffic flow analysis: real-time monitoring of traffic conditions, optimizing traffic control; safety patrol: unmanned aerial vehicle regular cruising, ensuring that the construction meets safety standards; communication relay: when the signal in the construction area is poor, the unmanned aerial vehicle can be used as a communication bridge.
[0057] New highway construction involves topographic survey, construction quality management and progress monitoring, and the unmanned aerial vehicle system needs to provide: pre-construction topographic survey: analyze the construction environment and optimize the construction plan. Construction progress monitoring: track construction progress to ensure timely completion. Construction quality management: automatically detect construction quality and alarm in time when abnormalities are found.
[0058] In the emergency rescue scene, the unmanned aerial vehicle needs to provide: rapid response: one-key deployment, automatic take-off and landing; night lighting: providing light source support to assist rescue operations; real-time monitoring: unmanned aerial vehicle shooting on-site video to help rescue command decision-making; communication support: providing temporary network when the signal is interrupted.
[0059] The utility model provides a kind of tethered unmanned aerial vehicle system with multi-functional, multi-scene application ability, in combination with intelligent identification algorithm, remote control, intelligent lighting, traffic flow analysis and communication support technology, realize efficient construction monitoring, safety management and emergency rescue.The system can significantly improve the application value of unmanned aerial vehicle in infrastructure construction and public safety field.The utility model greatly increases the monitoring range, improves the diversity of acquisition data, avoids because fixed camera and artificial patrol cannot realize the comprehensive real-time monitoring of construction site, traffic condition and accident site, increases security.Improve work efficiency, can be quickly deployed and realize automated task scheduling.Increase intelligent analysis and early warning capability, realize the intelligent identification and risk early warning of multiple events on site, especially in night or bad environment, effect is worse.Guarantee the smooth of remote control and communication, realize unified scheduling.
[0060] It is obvious for those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the utility model can be realized in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting from any point of view. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims should be included in the utility model, and any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the involved claims.
[0061] In addition, it should be understood that, although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that those skilled in the art can understand.
Claims
1. A highway construction safety management and control system based on tethered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, It includes a tethered drone and a visualization platform; the tethered drone is equipped with a communication module; the visualization platform is equipped with a communication and data storage module; the tethered drone communicates with the communication and data storage module in the visualization platform through the communication module; the tethered drone is equipped with an intelligent monitoring and identification module; the tethered drone is equipped with a high-precision measurement module and a terrain mapping module; the tethered drone is equipped with a remote safety inspection module and a construction progress monitoring module. The visualization platform includes a task management module and a task planning module; a traffic flow analysis module and an intelligent vehicle flow analysis algorithm module; a construction quality management module; an early warning module; a remote control module, which includes a one-click take-off and landing module, a gimbal control module, and a lighting system control module; and a thermal imaging linkage module and a voice interaction module.
2. The highway construction safety management and control system based on tethered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tethered drone includes a drone body (1), a tether cable (2), and a tether box (3). The drone body (1) is connected to the tether box (3) via the tether cable (2).
3. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tethered box (3) is equipped with a power module (4).
4. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tether box (3) is equipped with a cable winding and unwinding mechanism (5), which is connected to the tether cable (2).
5. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The UAV body (1) is equipped with a lighting module, and the lighting module is connected to the lighting system control module of the remote control module in the visualization platform.
6. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tethering box (3) is provided with a handle (6) on its outer wall.
7. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The high-precision measurement module includes a lidar, a high-precision GPS module, and a measurement data module; the lidar and the high-precision GPS module are mounted on the UAV body (1), and the measurement data module is mounted inside the tethered box (3).
8. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The communication module is located inside the tethered box (3).
9. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The intelligent monitoring and identification module includes an identification monitoring camera and an identification monitoring data module; the identification monitoring camera is on the UAV body (1), and the identification monitoring data module is inside the tethering box (3); the remote safety inspection module includes an inspection camera and an inspection data module; The inspection camera is on the drone body (1), and the inspection data module is inside the tether box (3).
10. A highway construction safety management and control system based on a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The terrain mapping module includes a mapping camera and a mapping data module; the mapping camera is on the UAV body (1), and the mapping data module is inside the tethered box (3); the construction progress monitoring module includes a progress monitoring camera and a progress monitoring data module; the progress monitoring camera is on the UAV body (1), and the progress monitoring data module is inside the tethered box (3).